Starpulse — Rapper Biz Markie has become a spokesperson for sugar-free soda company Zevia after losing 140 pounds (63.5 kilograms) with the help of the beverages. The Just a Friend hitmaker tipped the scales ... more info

Soul Sides — My recent deluge of work means a drought in posts but I’m finally back. Pardon the kitchen sink but I got a lot to cover. First off, my early runner for “album of the year” goes to Laura Mvula. I’ve been singing her praises for a while but... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — When first generation rapper Doug E. Fresh, former Roots beatmaker Rahzel or "Yo Gabba Gabba" rapper Biz Markie learned to mimic a hip-hop rhythm using only their voices, chances were they had little idea what they were actually doing with their mout... more info

411 Mania — But he hasn't revealed what songs... more info

Prefix — Have you ever met a girl that you tried to date, who wouldn't have sex with you for a year, ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/news/hes-got-what-you-need-biz-markies-livingsocial-dea/72381/ more info

Prefix — Joining Peter, Bjorn & John, The Roots, Metric, Biz Markie, George Clinton and many others, Belle & Sebastian will be ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/news/listen-to-belle-sebastians-you-can-do-it-if-you-tr/70204/ more info

Prefix — Given the scale of leaks and premature releases in this digital age, it begs the question as to how catalogs ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/news/listen-to-an-unreleased-rakim-and-biz-markie-track/68714/ more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Ooh this is a gem. Gudtyme and DJ Rob Swift get together to amp up this recording from Rakim and Biz Markie performing at Wyndance High School in 1985. Take a listen to the recording below. This will appear on Gudtyme’s upcoming Lunchroom Battles c... more info

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Brooklyn Vegan — by Andrew Sacher DOWNLOAD: Homeboy Sandman - "Watchu Want From Me?" (prod. Oddisee) (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Nina Sky - Nicole & Natalie (ZIP) Aesop Rock at McCarren Pool in 2008 (more by Jason Bergman) Homeboy Sandman is set to release his... more info